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Speech Therapy Services
At Speech Ally, our speech therapy services are designed to help children develop clear, functional, and effective communication skills. Our therapists use evidence-based, child-centered approaches to support speech, language, and communication across home, school, and social environments.
Speech Sound Production (Articulation & Phonology)
Speech sound therapy focuses on helping children produce sounds accurately, develop clear speech, and use speech patterns appropriate for their age. This includes articulation (how sounds are formed) and phonology (patterns of sound use in words).
What delays may look like:
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Substituting, omitting, or distorting sounds (e.g., “wabbit” for “rabbit”)
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Difficulty with consonant clusters or multisyllabic words
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Reduced speech intelligibility, especially in unfamiliar listeners
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Frustration or avoidance of speaking due to difficulty being understood
How SLP services help:
Therapists provide targeted sound practice, modeling, repetition, and auditory feedback, using playful and functional activities. Children learn to produce speech sounds accurately, improving clarity and confidence in communication.
Language Development (Semantics & Syntax)
Language therapy focuses on vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar to help children express ideas, answer questions, and understand others. Semantics (word meaning) and syntax (sentence formation) are core components.
What delays may look like:
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Limited vocabulary or difficulty understanding new words
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Short, incomplete, or grammatically incorrect sentences
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Challenges combining ideas into coherent narratives or explanations
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Trouble understanding questions, instructions, or story details
How SLP services help:
Therapists use interactive activities, storytelling, sentence-building exercises, and semantic strategies to expand vocabulary and sentence complexity. Children learn to express themselves clearly, organize ideas, and understand language in context.
Pragmatic & Social Communication Skills
Pragmatics refers to the social use of language, including taking turns, using greetings, making requests, understanding nonverbal cues, and adjusting language to different listeners.
What delays may look like:
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Difficulty initiating or maintaining conversations
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Trouble understanding jokes, sarcasm, or figurative language
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Challenges interpreting gestures, tone, or facial expressions
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Struggling with appropriate social responses in group or classroom settings
How SLP services help:
Therapists use role-playing, social stories, peer interactions, and video modeling to develop social communication skills. Children learn to interact confidently, read social cues, and communicate appropriately in various settings.
Expressive & Receptive Language
Expressive language is the ability to communicate thoughts and ideas, while receptive language is the ability to understand what others say or communicate. Therapy strengthens both areas to support meaningful communication.
What delays may look like:
Difficulty following directions or understanding stories
Limited ability to express needs, ideas, or feelings verbally or in writing
Reliance on gestures or single words instead of full sentences
Struggles with sequencing, explaining, or retelling events
How SLP services help:
Therapists provide structured exercises, interactive games, and functional communication tasks. Strategies include story retelling, vocabulary expansion, sentence construction, and comprehension exercises to improve both understanding and expression
Fluency & Stuttering
Fluency therapy helps children speak smoothly and with confidence, addressing interruptions like repetitions, prolongations, or blocks.
What delays may look like:
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Frequent repetitions of sounds, syllables, or words
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Pauses or blocks during speech
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Anxiety or avoidance of speaking situations
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Reduced confidence or frustration when communicating
How SLP services help:
Therapists teach techniques to regulate speech rate, improve breath support, and increase fluency. Therapy incorporates structured practice, self-monitoring, and confidence-building activities to help children speak more smoothly and comfortably.
AAC supports children who are non-speaking or have limited speech to communicate using tools like communication apps, picture boards, or gestures. Therapy focuses on functional and independent communication.
What delays may look like:
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Minimal or no verbal output
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Reliance on gestures or limited word use to communicate needs
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Difficulty participating in classroom or social activities due to communication barriers
How SLP services help:
SLPs provide trials, customization, and training with AAC tools to support functional communication. Therapy teaches children and caregivers to use devices confidently, enabling greater participation in social, academic, and home environments.
Literacy and Pre-Literacy Skills
Speech therapy also addresses early reading, writing, and comprehension skills, supporting the link between oral language and literacy.
What delays may look like:
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Difficulty recognizing letters or sounds
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Trouble decoding words or understanding text
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Limited vocabulary affecting comprehension and written expression
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Struggles with spelling, grammar, or sentence structure
How SLP services help:
Therapists use phonological awareness activities, reading comprehension strategies, writing prompts, and vocabulary instruction to support literacy. Children learn to connect spoken language with reading and writing, building academic confidence.